Pakistan by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Pakistan.
Here you will find information for Pakistan about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 216.6 million
Currency: Pakistani Rupee
Language: Urdu
Capital: Islamabad
Country Code: +92
Time Zone: Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
Train Companies
The rail system in Pakistan is operated by Pakistan Railways.
Train Tickets
Check fares and timetables for Pakistan trains online on the official Pakistan Railway website Pakrail.gov.pk.
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Pakistan.
TrAIN tYPES
Classes offered:
- Air-conditioned 1st class sleeper
- Air-conditioned lower class – seat and sleeper versions
- Non-air-conditioned economy class – seat and sleeper versions
- Non-air-conditioned 2nd class – seat and sleeper versions
Some services may offer a restaurant car.
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Pakistan
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Karachi to Lahore | 19:45 | Direct | Train |
| Karachi to Peshawar | 32:40 | Direct | Train |
| Karachi to Quetta | 21:10 | Direct | Train |
| Peshawar to Quetta | 32:40 | Direct | Train |
Pakistan travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Peshawa
- Quetta
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Pakistan
We recommend traveling to Pakistan at almost any time of the year, but depending on your interests, a certain time of year might be better than another. The best time to go hiking and spend time in the mountains in northern Pakistan is from May to October. This is the high season but it’s the all-around best time to visit the higher altitudes with no risk of snow closing passes *especially* on the Karakoram Highway (section of the old Silk Road) and a great time to visit the Kalash people in Kalash Valley.
From November to April, is a great time to visit the cities that are normally sweltering during the summer months (May to October), and a wonderful time to dig deep into the history that makes this country what it is today. If you can’t make it to see the Kalash people in the summer, consider visiting for the Kalash Winter Solstice, regardless of what you do in Pakistan, the country will surely leave you in awe.
- High Season: May to October
- Low Season: November to April
Accommodation In Pakistan
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For Pakistan
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